In the canton of Basel-Stadt, only a public health officer can order a so-called "Fürsorgerische Unterbringung" (FU), i.e. an involuntary commitment. In which cases can a FU be ordered? And how does a FU work?
Simon Fuchs, cantonal physician, head of the Medical Services Basel-Stadt, former medical officer

An appeal against a protective placement can be submitted to the court for protective placements (the "FU court"). What happens in the event of such an appeal? How does the FU court proceed?
Rita Jedelhauser, president of the FU court Basel-Stadt